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Decline of the Black Sheep dynasty (1430s)
In the early 1430s the Black Sheep dynasty fell into succession disputes and frontier wars after Kara Yusuf's death;…
Timeline
- 1431–1437Iraq-i Ajam · IraqAfter Kara Yusuf's death his sons contested the throne, revolts repeatedly broke out within the Black Sheep alliance, and actual control over Basra and Kurdish regions declined.
- 1438–1440Tabriz · AzerbaijanAfter defeating internal rivals, Jahan Shah moved the capital to Tabriz, superficially restoring unity, but earlier infighting had weakened finances and military strength, while the Aq Qoyunlu continued to press from the east.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Iranica: Qara Qoyunlu https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/qara-qoyunlu